Game Day
Opening day at Sun ’n Fun brings familiar faces, fog, fanfare—and a whole lot of flying machines.
MOSAIC Update at Sun ’n Fun Signals Shift for Light Sport...
MOSAIC update at Sun ’n Fun outlines performance-based LSA changes with FAA ratification possible by August.
Rocket Bob Flies His RV-12 to Sun ’n Fun
Rocket Bob flies his RV-12 to Sun ’n Fun after a journey from the Marines to rocket science.
Big Changes Coming to Sun ’n Fun
Sun ’n Fun's future includes new runways, AC vendor hangars, and more—without disrupting the fly-in.
Homebuilt Tecnam Arrives Early at Sun ’n Fun
A rare homebuilt Tecnam P96G-100 arrives early at Sun ’n Fun, highlighting its legacy.
Summit Day
First day of Sun ’n Fun camping feels like reaching the summit—minus the oxygen, plus the buffet.
Early Arrivals at Sun ‘n Fun
Homebuilts are already arriving at Sun ’n Fun, including Len Leggette’s Van’s RV-8A after an adventurous flight from South Carolina.
Sun ‘n Fun Camping Preflight
Camping, walking, dreaming—one pilot’s spring ritual for Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
Van’s Aircraft 2025 First Quarter Update
Gaining momentum by enhancing operations, supporting the RV community, and making significant progress on the RV-15.
In Case You Missed It
The Big Toot
The Big Toot Tommy Meyer built is not the two-seat biplane his father envisioned....
2013 Engine Buyer’s Guide
The outlook for the alternative engine market for Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft is positive, and there are new additions since last year—even more reason to join the auto-conversion club. By Patrick Panzera.
How Bad Could a Prop Strike Be?
A prop strike, even at very low speed and power, is a serious matter.
Propeller Effects–Lateral Directional
The propeller slipstream affects the aerodynamics of the airplane. A propeller accelerates air backward...